California startups capture record $385B in 2026 funding

Published Monday, October 26, 2026 · 9:06 AM EDT

California startups have raised a record $385B across seed to growth rounds so far in 2026, representing 75%+ of US startup funding, Crunchbase News reported using Crunchbase data. Early and seed stage companies raised approximately $62B. The state's share of national startup funding is an apparent record.

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